2019
2019... in PICS!
With the exception of Developing Content, all workshops were conducted in and/or around the HDG-Artists Studio at 37 Quarry Rd, Sherwood. Developing Content was held in the Tutor's (Wendy Allen) own Studio at Wynnum.
Developing Content - September
Pastels - Sand Dunes - July
Urban Sketching - June
Portraiture - May
Chinese Brush & Ink - March/April
CHILDREN'S WORKSHOPS AT THE HDG-Artists Studio, in 2019
Ned Kelly - July
Birds on Wire - December
Select the year to view some of the workshops for that year
Wednesday Workshops June 2014
Wendy Allen shared her experience and talent at the first of her Wednesday workshops on life drawing. Wendy began the class by brain training. Teaching the brain how to really understand a line, so it more easily and confidently transfers to the page. We then moved on to how, as an artist, you judge your own work. She had a good technique for understanding your responses to your own work, so you can more easily identify what works for you. This led on to each of us working to identify the best mediums, grounds, and styles for drawing.
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We then did an exercise which helped identify your drawing style intuitively. It was quite powerful and involved animals! After the break, we then applied what had been learned. The techniques apply to life drawing, but can also be applied in a more generalised way to refining your own individual art practice.
All in all, it was a very valuable workshop. Part 2 is on June 18, and you can still come if you didn't do the first one. Obi-Obi was the model for this first one. There will be a real model on June 18. |
Above: During the coffee break at an untutored life class workshop, Donald demonstrates a technique he has perfected that takes the wrinkles out of thin paper after you have completed the artwork. It involves a double layer of paper, the underneath one providing the stretching power required to flatten the top layer. This is a technique Donald learned during studies in Japan. And below, Derek works with clay.
Wednesday August 12 2015. Oriental Brushwork - conducted by Donald Blue
Saturdays 9th and 16th May 2015. Portraiture - conducted by Frances McKenniary
Interest in the portraiture workshop series was very high and both of the consecutive sessions filled to capacity. Under Frances's gentle and insightful tuition, artists composed several charcoal drawings of the models. One of the techniques taught was to start the drawing by blocking in the general shape of the model with the charcoal, moving from the core to the outer edges, then adding more complex details later. Many participants found that, by working in this manner, that they were able to effectively capture the model's mood. The course was a great success, indicated by the very noticeable difference between the participants' first drawings and their final drawings.
Interest in the portraiture workshop series was very high and both of the consecutive sessions filled to capacity. Under Frances's gentle and insightful tuition, artists composed several charcoal drawings of the models. One of the techniques taught was to start the drawing by blocking in the general shape of the model with the charcoal, moving from the core to the outer edges, then adding more complex details later. Many participants found that, by working in this manner, that they were able to effectively capture the model's mood. The course was a great success, indicated by the very noticeable difference between the participants' first drawings and their final drawings.
Wednesday 15th and Saturday 18th April 2015. Photographing Artwork - conducted by Kevin Darch
With a focus on digital photographing, Kevin expertly led participants through the topics of: cameras and controls, scanning artworks, lighting, tripods, digital printing and image processing. The main topics included areas such as focus, focal length, colour balance and file types and sizes. All who attended gained valuable information for not only photographing their artworks but also about general aspects of photography. The photos below were taken at the second workshop.
With a focus on digital photographing, Kevin expertly led participants through the topics of: cameras and controls, scanning artworks, lighting, tripods, digital printing and image processing. The main topics included areas such as focus, focal length, colour balance and file types and sizes. All who attended gained valuable information for not only photographing their artworks but also about general aspects of photography. The photos below were taken at the second workshop.
Saturday 21st March 2015. Working With Pastels, conducted by Joan MacNaught
A small and enthusiastic group of artists attended this inspiring workshop. Although some of the participants were relatively new to using the pastel medium, several lovely artworks were produced. One particular participant had not used the medium at all, but, due to Joan's expert guidance, was extremely happy with her finished landscape! Unfortunately, there are no photos of this workshop.
A small and enthusiastic group of artists attended this inspiring workshop. Although some of the participants were relatively new to using the pastel medium, several lovely artworks were produced. One particular participant had not used the medium at all, but, due to Joan's expert guidance, was extremely happy with her finished landscape! Unfortunately, there are no photos of this workshop.
Wednesday 9th March 2016. Play with Clay - conducted by Derek Johnston
Sixteen participants enjoyed a fun and informative morning at this recent workshop. The first task was to make 3 pinch bowls from 3 different types of clay. This was followed by the construction of two reasonably identical pots which were then "glued" together to make an egg shape. From this basic shape, participants then drew upon their creativity to transform the "eggs" into functional or decorative pots, ready for firing. Under Derek's expert tuition each participant produced four finished pieces, ready for firing. |
2016 PLEIN AIR....
On the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, keen artists meet at various locations around Brisbane to paint and draw in the outdoors. If you are interested, please arrive at the scheduled venue (see below) at around 8.30 am summertime and 9.00 am winter time. Please phone the convenor to advise attendance before 8 am of the scheduled date.
In the event of RAIN: meet at Oxley Creek Common, Sherwood Road
How to get there: If approaching from the east (Ipswich Rd side), go past the Rocklea Markets and turn left before the bridge over Oxley Creek If approaching from the west (Sherwood side), turn right about 100m after the bridge over Oxley Creek
Meet in the covered "Red Shed" - toilet, water & BBQ facilities are all available as is plenty of parking.
On the 1st and 3rd Wednesdays of each month, keen artists meet at various locations around Brisbane to paint and draw in the outdoors. If you are interested, please arrive at the scheduled venue (see below) at around 8.30 am summertime and 9.00 am winter time. Please phone the convenor to advise attendance before 8 am of the scheduled date.
In the event of RAIN: meet at Oxley Creek Common, Sherwood Road
How to get there: If approaching from the east (Ipswich Rd side), go past the Rocklea Markets and turn left before the bridge over Oxley Creek If approaching from the west (Sherwood side), turn right about 100m after the bridge over Oxley Creek
Meet in the covered "Red Shed" - toilet, water & BBQ facilities are all available as is plenty of parking.
2018
"FOLLOW THE BRUSH" - An exploration of the Chinese Brush and Ink by Donald Blue
"Very Inspiring". " Fantastic". "Looking forward to more" - these were just some of the comments made about Donald Blue's workshops, which were held on Wednesdays 8th and 15th August. The “Four Treasures’ and the “Four Gentlemen” and the challenges of scale, various qualities and different papers and brushes, plus more, kept the 12 keen participants busy over the two days. HDG-Artists' member, Donald, is internationally known for his work and participants appreciated his generosity in sharing his knowledge and expertise.
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"AN INTRODUCTION TO LINO PRINTING" by Joanne Kerr
"TELLING LINES" - Drawing workshops by Wendy Allen
On Saturdays 19th and 26th June, popular tutor/artist & HDG-Artists Member, Wendy Allen, conducted an informative, two part series of workshops which focussed on drawing. Wendy believes drawing is "not only an essential for good arts practice, but is a monstrously exuberant medium for what goes on inside us that is unique".
The first Workshop covered what we think we should know - proportion, perspective, shading, anatomy in a nutshell whilst day 2 concentrated on finding your own style. |
"PORTRAITS IN CLAY" by Derek Johnston
Derek, a highly experienced clay worker/artist & HDG-Artists Member, conducted his always popular clay workshop on Saturday April 28th. Participants learned how to successfully create a portrait in clay, using photographic references (using different photographic angles of the same subject).
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